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How to get fromSouthern Cross (Station) to Emeraldby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane MEL - EMD
    6h 19m
    $376–700

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    42h 34m
    $232–3,893

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    43h 36m
    $414–800

  4. Drive 1,952.6 km

    1. Drive from Southern Cross (Station) to Emeraldcar car 1,952.6 km
    21h 39m
    $346–500

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane AVV - EMD
    8h 28m
    $292–989

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    46h 44m
    $317–3,691

Southern Cross (Station) to Emerald by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration42h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,626.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Southern Cross (Station), VIC, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Emerald Airport (EMD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Emerald via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 42h 34m.

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